Page 56 of Broken Promises

“We’re friends, Ben,” I shrug. “It’s the least I can do.”

Ben nods, a strange expression crossing his features. He settles back in his seat and closes his eyes.

I pull my phone out to text the group chat Cal added me to last night.

Ben freaked out when I told him about the tickets.

Kai

In a good way?

I thought he may have stopped breathing, or he saw a ghost.

Princess

Most people aren’t used to the price tag on your presents, Dec.

Technically, I didn’t pay for anything.

Princess

Not the point. It’s a gift that would normally cost a lot of money. That makes some people uncomfortable.

Belle

Cal tried to buy me a car once, and it made me so uncomfortable I almost threw up.

Cal

I’m your brother. I can buy you a car if I want to.

Mav

Why does she get a car, and you got me a ten-pound block of cheese last Christmas?

Cal

You love cheese!

Mav

I’m lactose intolerant!

Jo

I watched you eat pizza last night.

Mav

Got me there.

I snort. Seems Maverick is doing better this morning, thankfully. Willa was really worried about him last night. I was too, if I’m being honest.

Willa texts me in our private chat.

Princess

Belle and I are getting dinner tomorrow night.

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